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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016 Marohl selected to be middle school principal B Y J ACK D AVIS Andy Marohl dle schools. In addition, Marohl has served as the district’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) coordinator for the past three years. “Andy is so highly qualified for this position,” Siuslaw School District Superintendent Ethel Angal said. “He was a respected teacher at the middle school and he has been a leader in the district in a num- ber of ways.” Marohl also helped develop the popular Outdoor Adventures program for fifth and seventh graders. “He is solid instructionally and this year he has served the difficult role of being the assistant principal for both the elementary and middle schools,” Angal said. “He has shown good judgment and the ability to work well with stu- dents and families in that role.” According to Angal, Marohl played a crucial leadership role this past year in helping staff with the laborious process of converting the district’s com- puter programming over to a new software program called Synergy. “Our data conversion has been very difficult,” Angal said. “He has done an amazing job with that.” The school board decided to select Grzeskowiak’s replace- ment from current district staff. “I believe that in order to build schools and build com- munity relations it is good to have people that are rooted in our community whenever pos- sible,” Angal said. “He is going to be wonderful in the role of middle school princi- pal.” was part of a second-grade field trip for three classes. Students also took part in a scavenger hunt in Old Town and sketched the Siuslaw Bridge from the interpretive center. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, the community is invited to attend several serv- ices that honor past and pres- ent veterans. Beginning at 10 a.m., the Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St., will host a memorial service. At 11 a.m., the Florence American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Memorial Day service at the Veteran’s Memorial Park, located on Bay Street in Florence. During the ceremony, mem- bers of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River will per- form a wreath-laying ceremo- ny on the river. At 1 p.m., the Veterans of Foreign Wars will dedicate a new flag pole as part of the veterans memorial service at the Florence cemetery. A shuttle will be available at 12:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge to take people to the cemetery for the 1 p.m. service and ded- ication. To apply, complete a filing packet between Wednesday, June 1, and Tuesday, Aug. 16. Packets are available online at www.ci.florence.or.us and at Florence City Hall, 250 Highway 101. Henry, Greene and Preisler said they plan to run for their current positions again. “I plan to be at Kelli’s office first thing on June 1,” Greene said at the meeting. In an email, Henry said, “Absolutely I will run again. I have enjoyed being mayor and am very excited about the things that are going on in our city. I want to be there to see them brought to completion.” For more information on the electoral process, contact Weese at 541-997-3437 or at kelli.weese@ci.florence.or. us. half way through middle school.” Cahoon was also chosen to paint “Eco,” the Dancing with Sea Lions entry for the Siuslaw Public Library. It rep- resents the ecosystems of Oregon and is currently on display outside the library. Cards displaying his art- work are available at the Silver Sand Dollar in Old Town. Cahoon plans to study art in college and eventually hopes to become a college art pro- fessor. He has some advice for other young artists. “Don’t stop, ever. Even if you are angry at a piece or angry at something you have done, just keep working, whether it is on that same piece or a different one. The practice will train you to be able to do better pieces,” Cahoon said. Siuslaw News Veterans from 1A An offering of flowers was presented at the park memorial wall. The presentation con- cluded with Taps being played by trumpeter John Stone. At the end of the ceremony, veterans gave each student an American flag. The veteran’s presentation Election from 1A “Help contribute to your community by serving on the city council,” she said. Being a councilor or mayor offers an opportunity to shape policy governing the future of Florence and to learn about local government and the com- munity. Contest from 1A Son of Ahren and Trudie Cahoon of Florence, Benjamin Cahoon does 3D ceramics, scratchboard, watercolors, acrylic, pastels, chalk, char- coal, graphite and photogra- phy. He also plays alto saxo- phone in the Siuslaw High School jazz band and sympho- ny. “I have been drawing ever since I could pick up a pen- cil,” Cahoon said. “I was 3 years old. I didn’t start to refine my talents until about Wine at the Lake MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND May 28-30 • Noon-5pm each day General Admission: $8 • Wine Club & Guests: 2 for 1 • Dance to DJ PROSTAR next to beautiful Lake Louise • Taste over 15 Dif erent Wines • Picnic supplies & pulled-pork sanwiches availble for purcahse or bring your own Chateau Lorane 27415 Siuslaw Rd., Lorane, OR 541-942-8028 www.chateaulorane.com Summer Wine Tasting Hours: Daily Noon-5pm 13 miles west of Cottage Grove, 22 miles southwest of Eugene Just around the corner from King Estate Saturday June 11 Present FLORENCE GREEN FAIR 2016 Let me Showcase your property. Explore the exciting possibilities of going green on the Oregon Coast Over Woodlake Way #800 – This upscale neighbor- hood is waiting for you to build your dream home. Private lot on a cul-de-sac near the beach and not far from town. Bring your plans and make it yours! $39,500. #2393-14614464 Eco Activities Fo r s i d Speakers & Demonstrations 30 Amanda DeTar Broker 541 999-4285 Exhibitors K Health & Wellness Center 10am-4pm 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Florence Events Center 715 Quince St., Florence Admission is FREE w/canned donation to Florence Food Share or by bringing in your plastic planter pots to be recycled Give Take or USLAW SI S igns 3 S www.shoppelocal.biz Siuslaw School District announced on May 13 that Andy Marohl would be the new Principal of Siuslaw Middle School starting July 1, replacing Andy Grzeskowiak who was promoted to district superintendent. For the past nine years, Marohl has taught seventh- grade science at the middle school. 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